si6 baa1 naa2士巴拿
Jyutpingsi6 baa1 naa2
Yalesih bā ná
Definition
Spanner; wrench.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word spanner, this term is the standard way to refer to the tool in Hong Kong. It is almost exclusively used in manual labor or DIY contexts rather than academic or formal settings. While younger generations might occasionally use the term wrench,士巴拿 remains the most recognizable and widely understood term across all age groups.
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zi1支jīExamples
Could you please bring me the spanner?
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